Paul O'Doherty

"I didn't even hope to find Irish people here in Turkmenistan. Thanks to InterNations I discovered that I am not the only one from the Emerald Isle..."

Caroline Hayes

"When my partner and I decided to move to Ashgabat, I was really anxious. That has changed now that I've met so many other expats on InterNations."

InterNations – Uniting Irish living in Turkmenistan

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish
in Turkmenistan? Are you in need of help and
advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would
you like to join other Irish expats on an
excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g.
the World Heritage Site of Konye Urgench?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Turkmenistan
or are still living in Ireland and planning your
upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Turkmenistan
offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community
soon became the leading platform for international networking among
expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also
counts a considerable number of Irish expats in
Turkmenistan, coming from all corners of
Ireland - from Cork, over
Dublin to Limerick.

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Find More Information in Our Turkmenistan Expat Guides

The high level of growth in the Turkmenistan economy has made it a more appealing destination for expats in the last few years — there is now money to be made in the nation. The huge resources of natural gas mean the energy industry is very important and significant across the country.

Turkmenistan is one of the world's most unexplored countries, with much of it covered by the Karakum Desert. As it is the world's fourth largest suppler of natural gas, its economy has been a rising star in the last years, developing rapidly and attracting expats from all over the world.

Turkmenistan has traditionally suffered from high levels of unemployment, but the fast improving economy is helping matters in that area. The cotton industry is big in Turkmenistan, which is one of the world's top ten producers of cotton. Work opportunities for expats lie elsewhere, though.

Find Tips and Advice on Turkmenistan from Irish Expats

Of course, expat living in Turkmenistan is not just
about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic
papers. Regular socializing with fellow Irish is an
essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the
Turkmen way of life and mentality. InterNations
helps you connect and meet up with other Irish in
Turkmenistan, residing in Ashgabat,
Merv, Turkmenbashi and many
other places throughout the country.
Just take a look at our group of Irish in Ashgabat.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover
where to shop for Irish food or discuss your favorite
sports team's latest match, become a member of the
Turkmen InterNations Community:

Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded
expats from Ireland in Turkmenistan.

Obtain and share insider tips in our Turkmenistan
Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your
native tongue for your children or where to get Irish stew
in Merv.

Search the InterNations Places database for Turkmenistan
to get information on institutions from your home country,
including the Irish embassy.

From the World Heritage Site of Konye Urgench to
some of Central Asia's most colourful bazaars, we’ll help you connect with
supportive and friendly Irish expats in
Turkmenistan.

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and
activities in Turkmenistan. Our get-togethers are
very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional
Turkmen
plov, to big expat
celebrations with hundreds of participants in Ashgabat’s
best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips
to go and see the spectacle of Darvaza Flaming Crater as well as other beautiful
landmarks in Turkmenistan.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with
expats from Ireland and various other countries in a
casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving
a cordial Dia duit from our Irish living
in Turkmenistan!

Paul O'Doherty

"I didn't even hope to find Irish people here in Turkmenistan. Thanks to InterNations I discovered that I am not the only one from the Emerald Isle..."

Caroline Hayes

"When my partner and I decided to move to Ashgabat, I was really anxious. That has changed now that I've met so many other expats on InterNations."